Public Libraries in Anderson, South Carolina
2 public libraries in Anderson, South Carolina — real hours, addresses, phone numbers and free digital resources.
The Anderson County Library System serves Anderson County from nine locations plus a bookmobile: Anderson Main, Westside, Powdersville, Pendleton, Piedmont, Williamston, Belton, Iva, and Honea Path. Its main library is in downtown Anderson at 300 N. McDuffie Street, and the system participates in SC LENDS for shared borrowing across South Carolina.
Library branches at a glance
| Branch | Address | Phone | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Main Library (Anderson County Library System) | 300 N. McDuffie St., Anderson SC 29621 | (864) 260-4500 | Mon–Thu 9:00 AM–8:00 PM · Fri–Sat 9:00 AM–6:00 PM · Sun 2:00 PM–6:00 PM |
| Westside Community Center Library (Anderson County Library System) | 1100 W. Franklin St., Anderson SC 29624 | (864) 260-4660 | Mon–Sun closed |
Anderson Main Library (Anderson County Library System)
Opening hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
The Anderson Library Association formed in 1900, and Anderson's Carnegie library opened on February 27, 1908 at the corner of Church and Whitner Streets (built with an $18,700 Carnegie grant matched by a $10,000 gift from Col. Joseph N. Brown; that building now houses the Anderson Arts Center). The library operated there until 1971, when the main library moved to a new building; the Anderson County Library System's main library is today at 300 N. McDuffie Street in downtown Anderson.
Services: Electric City Makerspace, a Seed Library, the LEAP Station, Traveling Trunks, assistive technology, Book-a-Librarian appointments, book clubs, and age-based programs (storytimes, STEAM learning, arts & crafts, computer classes). Part of the SC LENDS shared catalog for interlibrary borrowing.
Westside Community Center Library (Anderson County Library System)
Services: Branch of the Anderson County Library System located within the city of Anderson (Westside Community Center).
Free Digital Resources
Anyone with a local library card can use DISCUS – South Carolina's Virtual Library for free: DISCUS (Digital Information for South Carolina Users) is South Carolina's virtual library, a free 24/7 collection of subscription databases, e-books, magazines, videos, and online tutoring. Administered by the South Carolina State Library and provided at no cost to all South Carolinians through the state's public, school, and college libraries.
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